General Information 1. General Information IMPORTANT NOTE - IT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THESE PowerSafe VM is a range of valve regulated ® INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMMENCING THE Safety Precautions sealed lead-acid batteries. The utilisation of gas UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION OF THE recombination technology ensures that, in normal BATTERY.
EnerSys representative. EnerSys is not responsible for damage or missing If the cells are to be stored at high temperatures for prolonged periods you items not reported as above. The terminal voltage of each cell should be should consult your EnerSys representative for further advice on freshening checked to ensure that none are below 2.12 volts.
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7. Unpacking and Module Assembly e) take one of the two lifting strap/hook assemblies provided and attach it to a module. DO NOT USE THE HOLE IN THE SHORT SIDE OF THE U CHANNEL - USE ONLY THE HOLE DEPICTED IN FIG 3 . WARNING - THESE BATTERIES ARE HEAVY.
i) repeat E, F and G. 8.1 Inter-tier and inter-row Connections. j) attach the two lifting strap/hook assemblies provided to the module and a) before despatch from the factory each individual cell terminal is cleaned using the lifting device position the module on top of the first and bolt and coated with a layer of non-oxide grease.
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a) fit the inner-shield to the module. The assembly of the battery is now completed to the stage where external electrical connections can be made to commence the Commissioning Charge. b) bolt the terminal plate insulating bracket to the frame of the steel module. The connections between the battery and it’s associated charger are made at the main terminal plates.
11.2). a) repeat the three monthly inspection. It is recommended that batteries should be recharged within 24 hours b) if any cell is continuing to show adverse trends in it’s voltage reading following a discharge. contact your EnerSys representative. ®...
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Stainless steel bolt (Terminal) 15 (132) f) using the key provided by your EnerSys representative slowly undo the Stainless steel bolt (Terminal plate to flame arrestor/valve assembly just sufficiently to allow the gas to escape...
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) INFORMATION ONLY - Please read Section IX SECTION I - Product and Manufacturer Identity Product Identity: Revision Date: March 2001 Sealed Lead Battery PowerSafe ® Telephone Number: (China) +86 755 2689 3639 (Europe) +32(0)2 247 94 47 (US) 610 208 1991 SECTION II - Ingredients...
EnerSys assumes no responsibility in connection therewith, nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained herein, or that additional measures may not be required under particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances.
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